Five  Continents

Bed and Breakfast

Not your normal Bed and Breakfast.  The Five Continents is a reflection of the owners world travels  and life experiences. He  has visited or lived in five of the seven continents of the world, hence the name. Located just  six blocks from  the French Quarter down the historic Esplanade  or to the Race Track at the Fairgrounds where the world famous New Orleans Jazz Festival is held, it is perfectly situated for a memorable visit to the "Big Easy".

The house is a two story Greek Revival  Mansion with the original carriage house and a dependency.  Built in the late 1880's by Jean Francis Del Corral-Monent, it reflects a by-gone era in New Orleans history. Significant architectural features include the 14 foot cove ceilings that terminate in  a delicate plaster shell  motif, the original ceiling medallions  and the original gasolier crystal chandeliers in both the parlors.  The eight fireplaces, all  with the original mantles and ceramic tile hearths are set into hard wood floors.

Guests are accommodated in our two-room suites upstairs in the main house or in our cottage in the garden area. Each are named for a different continent - Europe, Asia, Eurasia and North American  and are decorated with artwork from the continent they represent.  They are furnished with an eclectic collection of antiques and reproduction pieces.  Oriental rugs cover the polished hardwood floors in the main house.

We feature GREENWICH BAY Amenities which are  ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE.
All soaps are made with vegetable oils.
All products are free from animal testing.
Raw materials are domestically sourced.
Liquid bottles are recyclable and they print
 with soy based inks on post consumer recycled paper.

Other amenities include 450 thread  count cotton sheets, California  Cotton Spa Towels and wireless high-speed internet access.  All accommodations have color TV's, irons, ironing boards, Mini-fridges stocked with complimentary soda's, juice and bottled water  and hairdryers.  The  bathrooms in the main house have antique cast iron claw foot tubs outfitted with showers and the North American Cottage has a two person, walk-in /roll-in,  shower.

A full, hot gourmet breakfast is served in our formal dining room  according to the guest’s schedule.  It is a two course event beginning with fresh seasonal fruit or fruit and yogurt,  freshly brewed coffee or a selection of fine teas and a choice of juice.  The entree is truly a treat for the palate.... Russian Eggs (shown below), a Baked Anjou Pear French Toast with Hickory Smoked Bacon,  Buckwheat and Pecan Waffles with a side of Maple Sausage Links, Louisiana Shrimp Benedict, Crawfish Hash with a Baked  Egg and Hollandaise Sauce or possibly Omelets to order!    

 Photographs courtesy of Geoffrey Cook Studio's

Featured in:

 Travel Age West Magazine

"...breakfast is as eclectic as the home's appointments".   " At the formal sit down breakfast table guests are treated to shrimp benedict, buckwheat and pecan waffles with maple sausage links or a Cajun crawfish scramble".

Louisiana Cookin' Magazine

December 2008

"Celebrate Cafe' Au Lait"

April 2010

"Easy & Elegant Spring Brunch Selections"

Member:

Professional Innkeepers Association of New Orleans (PIANO)

Louisiana Bed and Breakfast Association (LBBA)

Professional Association of International Innkeepers (PAII)

New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (NOCVB)

Cash and Travelers Checks also accepted.

Check-in: 2:00 pm      Check-out: 12 noon

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Mailing Address: 1731 Esplanade Ave    New Orleans,  Louisiana  70116
Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-997-4652       Local: 504-324-8594   
Price range: $125to $300